The foreign investment situation in Ukraine and America

Authors

  • R. Story

Keywords:

foreign investment, international trade, domestic interests, tax legislation, tax holidays, international investment companies

Abstract

It is worth mentioning that today’s current foreign investment market is incredibly challenging and both Ukraine and America are facing hard times. Ukraine, a relatively new country, is currently experiencing difficult times finding foreign investors due to challenging taxation laws, and a lack of transparency. It is considered that Ukraine, Donetsk in particular, also has exciting opportunities to grow invest in new technology and grow existing markets such as agriculture. If to talk about Donetsk it can experience economic gains by fully utilizing transpiration opportunities. Besides, America is a more established market, it is also facing downward foreign investment due to high taxation. In this circumstances America is appealing to foreign investors by offering high wages, excellent benefits, as well as showing a willingness to rapidly invest in new technologies and innovations.

Author Biography

R. Story

Peace Corps Volunteer, Master of Business Administration

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